This episode sheds light on Housing First, a transformative approach to homelessness that provides immediate, stable housing as the first step to rebuilding lives. Our guest speakers, Shyla Crowder and Ashlee Rountree co-managers of RCF Connect's new Housing First Initiative, discuss who benefits most from this model, the challenges faced by those transitioning into stable housing, and the wraparound support services needed for lasting success. From mental health and addiction support to community-building and employment assistance, we unpack what it truly takes to empower individuals and families on their journey to stability. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how housing can be the foundation for hope, dignity, and opportunity.

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OUR HOST:

Suzettte Chaumette, Public Healtth Expert, Founder of FoodIndy and professional podcaster. Find out more about Suzeete on her website - ⁠BeFoodIndy.com⁠ and check out her ⁠LinkTree.⁠

THIS SEASON's SPONSOR:

This episode is brought to you by the generous sponsors of our second season of Unpack the Real Stuff -- ⁠Miocar.org.⁠ Miocar, shaping the future of clean transportation!

Our host Suzette Chaumette and our guest Marco Lemus dive into the roots of Urban Tilth, a transformative program in Richmond, CA, dedicated to building community health and resilience through food. Our guest speakers explore Urban Tilth’s mission to empower residents to grow their own food, reclaim food sovereignty, and champion food justice in the heart of Richmond. From sharing tips on nutrition to addressing how food systems influence community well-being, they reveal how communal gardens can nurture more than just plants—they nurture connection, self-care, and shared knowledge. Tune in to discover how Urban Tilth is seeding a future where food unites, sustains, and heals. LEARN MORE about Urban Tilth.

OUR HOST:

Suzettte Chaumette, Public Healtth Expert, Founder of FoodIndy and professional podcaster. Find out more about Suzeete on her website - ⁠BeFoodIndy.com⁠ and check out her ⁠LinkTree.⁠

THIS SEASON's SPONSOR:

This episode is brought to you by the generous sponsors of our second season of Unpack the Real Stuff -- ⁠Miocar.org.⁠ Miocar, shaping the future of clean transportation!

In this episode, our host Suzette Chaumette explores the transformative impact of coaching and mentoring for Black girls, unpacking the importance of safe spaces where they can express vulnerability, find their voices, and challenge the bias of adultification. Our guests Kamela Stewart (Embodied Leadership Coaching) and Taylor Sims (Equity for Black Women and Girls Initiative) discuss the power of creating environments where Black girls can explorre questions often overlooked, receive encouragement to speak up, and embrace self-compassion.

Join us as we delve into the ways coaches are nurturing self-confidence, resilience, and authentic self-expression, guiding young Black girls to not only see but claim their worth in a world that too often silences them.

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Equity for Black Women & Girls Initiative

Embodied Leadership Coaching

OUR HOST:

Suzettte Chaumette, Public Healtth Expert, Founder of FoodIndy and professional podcaster. Find out more about Suzeete on her website - BeFoodIndy.com and check out her LinkTree.

THIS SEASON's SPONSOR:

This episode is brought to you by the generous sponsors of our second season of Unpack the Real Stuff -- Miocar.org. Miocar, shaping the futue of clean transportation!